Nursing Elites

1. What is another word for latent?

• A. Flagrant
• B. Dormant
• C. Deceased
• D. Postponed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Dormant. Latent and dormant are synonymous and refer to something existing but not currently active or evident. Choice A, 'Flagrant,' means something that is conspicuously offensive, blatant, or glaring, which is the opposite of latent. Choice C, 'Deceased,' means no longer alive, which is unrelated to latent. Choice D, 'Postponed,' means to delay or reschedule to a later time, which is not synonymous with latent.

2. What is another word for EXPEDITE?

• A. Transfer
• B. Rush
• C. Cancel
• D. Hold

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Rush. To expedite means to accelerate the progress or speed of something, to hasten or facilitate. 'Transfer' (choice A) means to move from one place to another, 'Cancel' (choice C) means to call off, and 'Hold' (choice D) means to keep or detain. Therefore, 'Rush' is the most appropriate synonym for expedite in this context.

3. What does Distended mean?

• A. Shrunken
• B. Enlarged or expanded from pressure
• C. Collapsed
• D. Constricted

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Distended means enlarged or expanded from pressure. The term 'shrunken' (Choice A) means reduced in size, 'collapsed' (Choice C) means fallen in or disintegrated, and 'constricted' (Choice D) means narrowed or tightened. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

4. Select the meaning of the word 'untoward' in the sentence: 'His untoward actions during the admission process created a problem for the nurse.'

• A. Violent
• B. Casual
• C. Unseemly
• D. Capricious

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Unseemly.' In this context, 'untoward' refers to actions that are improper or inappropriate. Choice A, 'Violent,' does not accurately reflect the meaning of 'untoward' in the context of the sentence. Choice B, 'Casual,' is unrelated to the negative connotation of 'untoward.' Choice D, 'Capricious,' suggests unpredictability rather than the negative behavior implied by 'untoward.' Therefore, 'Unseemly' is the most appropriate meaning in this context.

5. The abbreviation YOB on a medical form refers to a patient’s ___________.

• A. weight
• B. ethnicity
• C. symptoms
• D. birthdate

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The abbreviation YOB stands for 'Year of Birth.' It is used on medical forms to refer to a patient's birthdate, indicating the year in which the individual was born. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because YOB does not pertain to weight, ethnicity, or symptoms; it specifically relates to the patient's birthdate.

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